Quotes About Sharing

There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales,

and lay them at the apostlesí feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.

As Peter talked with him, he went inside and found many people gathered together.

This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.

After he had said this, Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat.

Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.

Isnít He actually speaking on our behalf? Indeed, this was written for us, because when the plowman plows and the thresher threshes, they should also expect to share in the harvest.

They all ate the same spiritual food

Because there is one loaf, we who are many are one body; for we all partake of the one loaf.

For as you eat, each of you goes ahead without sharing his meal. While one remains hungry, another gets drunk.

Donít you have your own homes in which to eat and drink? Or do you despise the church of God and humiliate those who have nothing? What can I say to you? Shall I praise you for this? No, I will not!

So, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.

they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality.

At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. Then there will be equality.

As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.”

Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.

Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.

Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.

After this letter has been read among you, make sure that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.

We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,